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New GTP enclosure build

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  • 06-18-2012, 04:05 AM
    ball-nut
    New GTP enclosure build
    So I can't stand plain vivs so I wanted something with a decent look to it.
    Built a basic 3x2h viv and fitted a nice large vent. Then blasted a load of expanding foam inside it.
    Spread that around using spatula (stops it expanding too much and looks more rocky when cured) and on top of that pasted a thick layer of cement over the top.
    2nd layer of cement also mixed in some brown acrylic paint to give it some life.
    Few more sealing layers and will be done
    Updates to follow.
    http://img.tapatalk.com/52848bb1-e0fd-928a.jpg
    http://img.tapatalk.com/5284f89f-e16f-0d78.jpg
    http://img.tapatalk.com/5284f89e-e1c7-58b9.jpg
    http://img.tapatalk.com/5284f89e-e219-f29a.jpg
    http://img.tapatalk.com/5284f89e-e249-292b.jpg
  • 06-18-2012, 04:13 AM
    ball-nut
    Sorry for pic quality, tapatalk on droid is crap.
  • 06-18-2012, 07:39 AM
    Rydasvp
    Thats sick dude. About what did it cost you to buid it?
  • 06-18-2012, 07:45 AM
    kyser/wrx
    Sweet build how do u do tap talk
  • 06-18-2012, 07:52 AM
    ball-nut
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rydasvp View Post
    Thats sick dude. About what did it cost you to buid it?

    About £25 so far.
    Wood from kitchen melamine cutoffs
    Screws and sealant 10
    Expanding foam 6
    Cement 5
    Vent 3
    Acrylic paint courtesy of daughters art box.
  • 06-18-2012, 08:25 AM
    DooLittle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kyser/wrx View Post
    Sweet build how do u do tap talk


    Tapatalk is an app for Android phones. I didn't really like it at first, but now I do. Must have to grow on you.

    Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2
  • 06-18-2012, 10:56 AM
    Brewster320
    Can't wait to see the finished project
  • 06-19-2012, 07:08 PM
    Vypyrz
    Re: New GTP enclosure build
    Looking good so far. I cant wait to see the finished product... :gj:
  • 06-22-2012, 07:51 PM
    ball-nut
    Next step, coat the entire thing in black acrylic paint.
    This is not only to create a better 3D look, but is to seal the layers underneath.
    http://img.tapatalk.com/5606c025-03ff-1579.jpg

    Then the colours can be applied, again in acrylics its best to layer these darker colours first and heavily drybrushed on, then lighter colours dry brushed lighter so it covers less area.http://img.tapatalk.com/5606c025-04b4-9ff2.jpg
    http://img.tapatalk.com/5606c025-04cd-b50e.jpg
    http://img.tapatalk.com/5606c025-04e6-9be3.jpg
    http://img.tapatalk.com/5606c025-04fc-5dc7.jpg

    More to follow ...
  • 06-23-2012, 03:06 PM
    blushingball419
    Re: New GTP enclosure build
    Very nice! I love the colors and the "logs" look awesome :gj: I also can't wait to see it all finished! Just wondering where you got the vent from? Just any old hardware store?
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